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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019 – 8:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

COMMITTEE REPORTS

REFERRALS FROM THE TOWN BOARD

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 19-07 St. Andrews Golf Club, 10 Old Jackson Avenue (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit application for a proposal consisting of the installation of new gates, a call box and cameras, as well as the reconfiguration of a portion of the existing driveway and related curbing. The project involves a proposal to improve the process involved with Club members, residents and guest arrival, to the property. The applicant intends to remove the security guard from the gate house, and install a gate system which will allow members and residents access to the property through a card reader. Guests would pull up to an intercom/camera system to gain access to the site. The applicant proposes 2,794 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area disturbance within the 13,068 sq. ft. of regulated buffer area on the project site, associated with a watercourse (Sprain Brook) located on the subject property. No direct impact to the watercourse is proposed. The project area is located within a 100 year floodplain, and therefore requires a floodplain development permit through the Town Engineer. The subject property consists of approximately 6,788,390 sq. ft. (155.84 acres), and is situated on the northerly side of Old Jackson Avenue, approximately 300 ft. west of the intersection of Old Jackson Avenue and Jackson Avenue. The property are situated in a PUD – Planned Unit Development Zoning District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.500-351-1..SA.

Case No. PB 19-05 EDC 7, LLC, Warehouse Lane (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A continuation of a work session (April 17, 2019 & May 1, 2019) to discuss a preliminary subdivision application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of two lots to more closely correspond with the current tax lot configurations, except for minor deviations of the proposed Lot 1 (PID: 7.180-52-20..SE) northerly boundary to accommodate existing conditions on proposed Lot 2 (PID: 7.180-52-20..SP). No new development or any other change in existing conditions is currently proposed for either of the two lots. Lot 1 is proposed to consist of 14.36 acres, and Lot 2 is proposed to consist of 18.97 acres. Area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals are required in connection with the project, associated with existing developed areas on proposed Lot 2. The properties consist of approximately 1,452,060 sq. ft. (33.335 acres) and are situated on the westerly side of Warehouse Lane, approximately 1,350 ft. west of the intersection of Warehouse Lane and Saw Mill River Road. The properties are located in the LI Light Industrial and GI General Industrial Districts, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.180-52-20..SE & 7.180-52-20..SP.

Case No. PB 18-07 Nesto’s, 24 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision & Amended Site Plan
A continuation of a work session (April 3, 2019) to discuss a preliminary subdivision and amended site plan application involving the proposed expansion of an existing parking lot associated with an existing delicatessen. The applicant proposes to re-subdivide a portion of property consisting of approximately 2,988 sq. ft., recently purchased from the NYS DOT, in order to eliminate an interior lot line, and construct eight (8) new off-street parking spaces adjacent to an existing paved area and drive-thru associated with Nesto’s Delicatessen. The site currently provides seven (7) off-street parking spaces and six (6) queuing spaces, along with adjacent on-street parking availability. The project involves approximately 65 cubic yards of excavation. The property, in total, consists of approximately 15,285 sq. ft. (0.35 acres) and is situated on the north side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Old Kensico Road and Tarrytown Road. The property is located in the DS – Designated Shopping District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.500-310-1.

Case No. TB 19-02 Greystone PUD Proposal, Carriage Trail (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) –Zoning Map Amendment (Referral from Town Board)
A continuation of a work session (May 1, 2019) to discuss a recommendation and report associated with a zoning map amendment referral from the Town Board associated with the applicant’s (Greystone-on-Hudson) request for flexibility to construct additional accessory residential structures (pool house, caretaker residence, etc.) in connection with primary residences at a previously approved residential luxury estate development of 21 lots (9 in the Village of Tarrytown and 12 in the Tarrytown portion of unincorporated Greenburgh [PB 11-13]). These types of accessory units are not permitted in one-family residence districts in the Town of Greenburgh. Greystone-on-Hudson seeks a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning designation, which could facilitate these types of accessory structures.

Case No. TB 18-26 Chapter 285 – CA, DS, HC & IB Districts (Fully Enclosed Commercial Recreation Facilities) – Zoning Text Amendments (Referral from Town Board)
A continuation of a work session (May 1, 2019) to discuss a recommendation and report associated with a zoning text amendment referral from the Town Board involving proposed modifications to the list of permitted uses within the CA – Central Avenue Mixed-Use, DS – Designed Shopping, HC – Hartsdale Center, and IB – Intermediate Business zoning districts, to include “fully enclosed commercial recreation facilities of 5,000 sq. ft. and less,” and to make the same uses of a greater size, allowed by special permit.

Case No. TB 19-13 Chapter 285 – Telecommunication Local Law – Zoning Text Amendment (Referral from Town Board)
A work session to discuss a referral from the Town Board associated with a proposed zoning text amendment to Section 285-37 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled, “Antennas,” to be consistent with recent Federal telecommunications-related law updates.

Case No. PB 18-11 Mohamed, 85 Highpoint Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A continuation of a work session (December 5, 2018 and January 16, 2019) to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) existing lot, approximately 43,562 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family residence. Proposed lot 1, which contains an existing single-family residence to remain, would total approximately 23,553 sq. ft. Proposed lot 2 would total approximately 20,009 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new single-family residence. An existing tennis court, retaining walls, and frame shed located on proposed Lot 2, would be removed as part of the project. One new curb cut is required along Highpoint Road. No regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project. New landscaping has been proposed, which includes the planting of four (4) White Spruce trees, eleven (11) Mountain Laurel shrubs, two (2) Pink Dogwood trees, (4) White Fir trees, three (3) Purple Lovegrass groundcover, and two (2) Pinxter Azalea shrubs. On April 11, 2019, the applicant obtained area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals required in connection with the project. The property consists of approximately 43,562 sq. ft. and is situated on the north side of High Point Road, at the intersection of High Point Lane and High Point Road. The property is located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.520-356-61.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 19-04 MacMillan, 39 Ridge Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) –Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit application involving: (1) the proposed re-grading of the rear yard of an existing single-family residential property; (2) the proposed piping (95 linear feet of 12” rigid HDPE pipe) of an on-site intermittent watercourse channel, and the directing of it to another on-site watercourse, both located in the rear yard of the subject property, which includes the proposed construction of a 3-foot concrete headwall at the intersection of the two watercourse channels, to make the rear yard space more usable for the property owners; (3) the proposed installation of a drainage system around the existing residence, to direct roof leaders into the proposed piping in the rear yard; (4) a proposed 400 sq. ft. expansion of the existing driveway; (5) the proposed construction of a 3-foot high stone retaining wall approx. 110 linear feet in length along the southerly property line; (6) the proposed installation of a 6-foot high vinyl fence along portions of the south side and rear yards; (7) the removal of eight (8) regulated trees from the site; and (8) the proposed installation twenty eight (28) trees and various wetland mitigation plantings on the property. The watercourse and watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consists of approximately 29,759 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 17,000 sq. ft. of disturbance. The applicant proposes 0 cubic yards of excavation, and approximately 650 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit through the Town Engineer, to carry out the project. The subject properties consist of approx. 47,250 sq. ft. and are situated on the westerly side of Ridge Road, approximately 475 ft. south of the intersection of Ridge Rd. and W. Hartsdale Ave. The properties are situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.190-139-4 & 5.

Case No. PB 19-15 611 West Hartsdale Avenue (DaVita Kidney Care & Fred Astaire Dance Studio), 611 West Hartsdale Avenue (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss a Planning Board shared parking reduction request associated with a previously approved and constructed 18,116 sq. ft. office building, and a proposal to occupy 7,511 sq. ft. of existing basement space with a dance studio and the first floor of the building with a medical clinic. The building was approved for the occupancy of the first and second floor with office space at a ratio of 1 parking space per 300 sq. ft., requiring 61 parking spaces. A total of 62 parking spaces were constructed on the site. DaVita Kidney Care proposes to occupy 7,511 sq. ft. of the first floor and is required to provide 38 off-street spaces (based on 1 space per 200 sq. ft.). Fred Astaire Dance Studio proposes to occupy 5,159 sq. ft. of the basement and is required to provide 26 off-street parking spaces (based on 1 space per 200 sq. ft.). The applicant requests a shared parking reduction of 32 spaces (94 spaces required, 62 spaces exist) from the Planning Board pursuant to Section 285-38D (5) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Case No. TB 19-10/PB 19-11 Mount Hope Cemetery, 50 Old Jackson Avenue (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan (Town Board referral), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A work session to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board), and a Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal consisting of the construction of a 4,916 sq. ft. mausoleum, access road, sidewalks, and grading activities, in connection with creation of additional burial plots on an existing cemetery site. The applicant proposes 13,015 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 5,034 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 6,736 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 22,702 cubic yards of excavation and 15,499 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant has prepared a stormwater management plan to capture and handle runoff from new impervious surfaces. Tree removals are proposed in connection with the project, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The properties consist of approximately 5,330,657 sq. ft. (122.38 acres) and are situated on the north side of Jackson Avenue, approximately 34 ft. north of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Jackson Avenue. The properties are located in the R-30 Residential District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.500-351-3, 8.560-384-1, 8.560-384-3, 8.560-384-4 & 8.560-384-5.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, June 5, 2019 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.